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Experience Africa at Her Finest with Dulini’s Awe-Inspiring South African Hideaways
Rejuvenation, romance, adventure, exclusivity and fine dining. These are words that Dulini visitors use to reflect on the unforgettable memories they make here.
Dulini offers a rare sanctuary for solo-adventurers, private groups celebrating special occasions, and honeymooners looking for unrivalled romance and privacy. All three Dulini lodges are situated on the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in South Africa, which boasts a 65,000-hectare conservancy which shares a 50 km unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park.
The Lodges
Dulini is home to three magnificent wilderness sanctuaries including Dulini Moya, Dulini Leadwood and Dulini River. These lodges focus on reconnecting their visitors with nature and exude classic elegance, indulgent comfort, unique romance and exquisite cuisine, all whilst embracing a deep connection with the African wilderness.
This lodge is ideal for guests looking for a uniquely romantic experience. Nestled within the meandering waters of the Mabrak River, Dulini Moya hosts six spacious luxury suites. Floor-to-ceiling windows ensure guests can enjoy maximum natural light whilst overlooking the bushveld views in the hope of spotting one or more of the Big Five, known to frequent this area. Thanks to clever interior design, these hideaways ensure the quintessential spirit of luxury African safaris meets classic style, indulgent comfort and romantic finishes.
All six guest lodges offer private views of the riverbed which seamlessly integrate each room with the thrill of the wilderness around them. After an exciting day of exploring, guests can sit back in their private retreat and enjoy the starry night sky whilst taking in the amphitheatre of nature around them.
The perfect choice for honeymooners or small private groups looking for bespoke exclusivity and solitude. Dulini Leadwood is situated amidst the riverine forest at the junction of the Sand and Mabrak rivers.
This luxury safari lodge is intimate, featuring only four exclusive suites with alluring views over the granite boulders of the Sand River. Designed with a contemporary style, these beautiful suites feature inter-connecting lounge, bedroom and bathroom spaces with floor-to-ceiling wrap around windows that provide unobstructed views of nature. The bathrooms are also a highlight for guests, equipped with a free-standing bath, walk-in rain shower and outdoor shower. Guests are also treated to a large wooden deck and a private heated lap pool to soothe their muscles after a long day of exploring.
As the name suggests, Dulini River rests atop the waters of the Sand River. This wilderness sanctuary is perfect for those who seek a stylish luxury safari escape with effortless style and earthy tones. This lodge’s understated elegance is infused with African aesthetics that are designed to showcase the natural beauty of the landscape people come here to enjoy.
Dulini River is made up of six chic suites with large private terraces that immerse visitors with the wilderness around them. Heated plunge pools provide the perfect end of day unwind for guests looking to take in the inspiring views of the Sand River and the savannah beyond. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor shower, open-plan bedrooms, a dressing area and luxurious bathroom.
Fine Dining and Curated Wine Experiences
At Dulini your culinary adventure awaits. This is a haven for food and wine lovers who will be treated to a sensory overload during their stay. Dining experiences here are truly special.
Enjoy alfresco breakfast platters outside on decks overlooking the stunning wilderness with towering Jackalberry trees overhead. Whilst dinners offer a more elegant affair. Choose to dine in the exquisite dining area whilst enjoying breathtaking views around you as the sun sets and the stars come out, or opt for the romantic intimacy of dinner in your private suite. Dulini also offers traditional Boma dinners which can be enjoyed around a Boma fire. These are special evenings where you can enjoy luxury cuisine whilst sharing adventure tales with guides and fellow guests. Boma dinners are unforgettable for all who are lucky enough to experience them and often result in lasting friendships.
We also recommend pairing your culinary experience with one of the fine wines from Dulini’s curated wine cellar, where passionate and knowledgeable butlers take time to walk guests through the carefully curated collection of luxury South African wines.
Wellness and Restoration
Dulini lodges offer spacious gym facilities as well as on-site massage therapy services. The Dulini spa creates bespoke luxury wellness experiences using natural body products and African massage oils. This is ideal for unwinding after a day of wilderness adventures.
The Gift of Giving through Gift Galleries
We love the Dulini Gift Gallery, which is referred to as a gallery rather than a shop due to the exceptional quality of their unique and one of a kind safari essentials, gifts and art. It is a custom in Africa to return home bearing gifts from your travels, the Dulini Gift Gallery helps uphold this tradition by packaging gifts in the Dulini style to remind you of your adventures.
The Dulini Gallery helps fundraise for community outreach projects. All profit from curio (unique item) sales are donated to community projects supported by the esiDulini Community Trust.
esiDulini Community Trust – Helping Communities in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Dulini works to support the esiDulini Community Trust, a registered non-profit organisation that works to support communities surrounding the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Guest lodges and wilderness experiences are predominantly staffed and serviced by neighbouring communities, bringing employment opportunities to the people who call the Sabi Sand home.
“To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
-Nelson Mandela
esiDulini Community Trust is dedicated to making a lasting difference to local communities through educational outreach projects which help individual and community growth. Here are just a few of their essential projects.
Project Dignity
It is estimated that sixty percent of rural African girls drop out of school because of menstruation. There are around 4,500 female learners of pubescent age across 29 schools of the 14 villages surrounding the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. A lack of access to sanitary wear means many girls struggle to keep up their social and educational commitments. Project Dignity is working to empower schoolgirls from rural backgrounds to finish their education by ensuring they have a reliable supply of sustainable sanitary products.
Dumphries Digital Learning Campus
Statistics suggest that of the 100 children who start school, around 60 will reach their final year and only 37 will graduate, with 12 ultimately getting access to university. esiDulini Community Trust works in partnership with the Good Work Foundation to turn the tide on these numbers. The campus currently helps approximately 400 school aged learners per week and is the leading adult skills training center in the area. Thanks to the learning campus, students can access a world-class education to build a brighter future.
Hlayisekani Nursing Home
This essential nursing home project is dedicated to providing residential and frail-care services for vulnerable elderly people from the rural villages of Huntington and Kildare. The project offers round-the-clock care for up to 120 permanent residents, ensuring elderly people are assured dignity and comfort in their formative years.
Visiting Dulini Luxury Safari Lodges
Have you ever returned home after an amazing adventure only to find you struggle to tell your friends and family how amazing it was? The truth is it’s because for some experiences you just need to go and live them. Dulini is one of those, in fact all of our luxury safaris are.
If you would like to experience Africa at her finest, please speak with a member of the Luxury Safari team who will be happy to assist you in curating a bespoke experience tailored to you.